EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 12 MIN

Everyone's Using AI Better Than You

from The Achievers Podcast: Get out of your own way and find success · host Amber Deibert

Welcome to the The Achievers Podcast. I'm your host, Amber Deibert, Performance Coach. I help enterprise sellers unlock their full potential by aligning their work with how they workout and cleaning up mindset trash, so they can sell more, stress less, and take back control of their time and success.   Everyone's using AI better than you. At least, that's what your brain wants you to believe. If you've been scrolling LinkedIn feeling like everyone has figured out AI except you, this episode is for you. I'm not going to teach you how to use AI (there are a thousand videos for that). I'm going to talk about what's actually happening in your brain when that comparison spiral kicks in, and what to do about it.   🎯 In this episode, I riff on:      ↠ Why AI triggers intense "I'm behind" anxiety, even when you're actively using it      ↠ The AI emotional rollercoaster: excitement → comparison → self-doubt      ↠ How "compare and despair" and imposter syndrome are driving your stress      ↠ The brain's negativity bias and why it defaults to worst-case scenarios      ↠ Why social media makes AI insecurity worse (highlight reel vs reality)      ↠ The moving goalpost problem, and why you'll never feel "caught up"      ↠ The difference between a real skills gap and a feelings gap      ↠ How vague overwhelm keeps you stuck, and specificity sets you free      ↠ A simple 3-question framework to regain control immediately      ↠ Why giving yourself credit is a performance strategy (not fluff)      ↠ How to focus on one practical AI use case instead of mastering everything      ↠ Reframing AI as a partner that enhances your strengths, not replaces you      ↠ Why top-performing sellers will win by mastering their mindset, not just tools      ↠ How to move from scarcity energy into grounded, strategic action   PS. Find me on LinkedIn here. Get my digital course here.  Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Leave a review on Spotify. Subscribe to our Youtube channel.  Visit www.mentalmastery.com for more resources.